The renaissance of online medical education

Abstract

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change in medical education in Israel. The suspension of clinical clerkships has set in motion the implementation of online lectures. Tutors have been able to teach from their wards, continue to be available for urgent patient care, and students have been able to learn uninterruptedly and safely at their homes. According to previous studies, learning online can be compatible with recommended learning techniques such as space repetition, which allows students to accumulate knowledge in the most effective way for them according to their learning needs and preferences. This can enhance their learning experience and maintain long-term memory.